Records were shattered left and right as Joe Root and Brook induldged in a fun battle for milestones during their 454-run partnership that not only broke the 67-year-old record for the highest partnership by an English pair, but outbatted hosts Pakistan by miles in their home territory as th
England's flamboyant batter Joe Root has been left "shocked" by the pace Harry Brook has matured into the player he is now, following his record-shattering triple hundred in Multan Test against Pakistan.
It was record breaking left and right during day four of the first Test against Pakistan at Multan as batters Harry Brook and Joe Root starred with a 454-run partnership, breaking 67-year-old record for the highest partnership by an English pair.
Smith showed immense composure, versatility and class across both the innings as his century in first innings and a quick cameo in the run-chase proved to be vital in England's five wicket win over Lankan Lions in the first Test at Manchester.
Sri Lankan batters fought hard, with contributions from Kamindu Mendis, Angelo Matthews, Dinesh Chandimal, Silva and Milan Rathnayake standing out. But it still was not enough to overcome England, who were powered by contributions of their middle order in absence of their injured opener Zak
Root starred with a calm half-century during a tense run-chase while Smith smashed his maiden Test ton in the first innings to hand England a massive lead of 122 runs in the first innings, which proved to be instrumental in team's win.
Seven players Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Matthew Potts and Josh Tongue receive an England Central Contract offer for the first time.
Australia retained the Ashes after rain completely ruled out play on the fifth day of the fourth test match on Sunday at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. Australia were leading the series by 2-1 and the rain prevented the play on the final two days of the Test, which resulted in a draw.
Cricket community expressed their emotions after New Zealand pulled off a historic victory against England on the final day of the second Test match. Ravichandran Ashwin, Virender Sehwag, Wasim Jaffer and many more shared their views on Twitter.
Tim Southee heaped praise on his team after their sensational comeback against England in the second test match. He pointed out his team's collective efforts as well as Neil Wagner's sensational spell in the final moments of the game.